wdcsam64.sys driver problem.

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Landyman

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• May 26, 2025

• #1

When I plug-in any WD external HDD I now see this:-



It started a few weeks ago and after extensive web searches, I can't resolve this problem.

Anyone know what security setting needs to be adjusted?

I am no aware of any problems as the drives appear to be working normally.

 

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zbook

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• May 26, 2025

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Please run the V2 log collector > post a share link

BSOD - Posting Instructions

BSOD - Posting Instructions This will show you how to help provide needed information about your system and dump files. It will not contain any personal or sensitive information about you or your data. To get better help with your Windows BSOD issue, please read these instructions and follow...

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Open administrative command prompt and copy and paste:

dism /online /get-drivers /format:table >c:\drivers.txt

Post a share link.

 

Last edited: May 26, 2025

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garlin

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• May 26, 2025

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Uninstall the driver from Device Manager. Most external WD drives want to your install some convenience driver, which are all flagged by MS as security risks. You won't notice the difference without the driver.

 

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werty

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• Tuesday at 12:18 AM

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Hi,

You can check in Windows Security if Memory Integrity is enabled. If it is, you can try to disable it and see if issue is resolved.

Good luck,
werty

 

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